American wide receiver Jakobi Meyers plays football for the Las Vegas Raiders. He was an undrafted free agent when he signed with the New England Patriots after playing collegiate football at NC State. Meyers attended NC State for four years, from 2015 to 2018. Meyers was first drafted as a quarterback, but after redshirting his freshman year and playing a significant... read full bio
Everette Taylor, a creative entrepreneur and marketing maverick renowned for elevating the work of artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs, is currently the CEO of Kickstarter, the leading global crowdfunding site. Taylor is one of the few black CEOs leading a significant tech firm, and he does so at Kickstarter. Everette most recently held the position of CMO at Artsy, the biggest online... read full bio
At a16z Crypto, Christopher Lyons serves as President of Web3 Media. He was involved in the inaugural Seed Fund launch and cofounded the company's Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) before joining the a16z crypto team. Lyons joined Andreesen Horowitz, first as head of staff to co-founder Ben Horowitz. In addition to engaging, empowering, and elevating Black builders and creators on their path... read full bio
Jesse Cole, commonly referred to as "the guy in the yellow tuxedo," is the creator of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the Party Animals, Firefighters, and the renowned Savannah Bananas. The Bananas' motto is "Fans First. Entertain Always," and they want to make baseball fun by putting on the Greatest Show in Sports. Since the team's first season in Savannah,... read full bio
Peter Cuneo is hailed as one of America's top turnaround CEOs. He has managed seven turnarounds of troubled branded companies in the global consumer goods and media industries since 1983. Peter was instrumental in Marvel Entertainment Inc.'s recovery. In his capacity as President and CEO, he guided Marvel to a significant position in the entertainment sector after the company's bankruptcy.... read full bio
The Hollywood Unlocked media empire is led by Jason Lee, a multimedia powerhouse, self-made entrepreneur, and political activist. Based on Lee's unique life narrative, his initiatives use education and empowerment as cornerstones to turn adversity into optimism. His unwavering work ethic and the harsh lessons he learnt in his early years have contributed to his growing prominence. From the streets... read full bio
After graduating early from the University of Oregon, NFL linebacker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Kayvon Thibodeaux was selected fifth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. He won the Morris Trophy, was named a unanimous All-American, was named the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year, and won two Pac-12 Championships to cap off his undergraduate career. Thibodeaux has established himself as a key... read full bio
One of the nation's leading litigators and trial lawyers, Alex Spiro is well-known for his extensive clientele, which includes Jay-Z, Mayor Eric Adams, Elon Musk, and Alec Baldwin. He is a Harvard legal School graduate, a former Manhattan prosecutor with a background in psychology, and a partner at a top legal firm. Spiro discusses First Amendment rights in the era... read full bio
"El Presidente" (Dave Portnoy) is the founder and spokesperson for Barstool Sports. Connecting with contemporary audiences has been redefined by this dominant media brand. From its modest beginnings as a Boston gambling newspaper, Barstool has grown into a massive business with a wide audience on social media, blogs, podcasts, videos, live events, pay-per-view, and even television. Millions of people have... read full bio
One of today's most culturally relevant bikers is Nigel Sylvester, a professional BMX athlete, artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Sylvester's revolutionary riding style, creative content production, and unique artistic expression and style propelled him to the top of the sports world. As an athlete signed to the Jordan Brand, he has appeared in numerous international and online advertisements. In celebration of... read full bio
The buddy action comedy The Wrecking Crew was directed by Angel and starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. His most recent work as a director was Blue Beetle, a superhero film from Warner Bros. and DC Films that starred Susan Sarandon, Harvey Guillén, Xolo Maridueña, and George Lopez. At Paramount Pictures, Angel is co-writing and directing a Transformers spin-off. He and... read full bio
Freddy Wexler is a seasoned professional. He has ten Billboard #1s, a strong slate of films, TV shows, and animations, and is a Grammy-nominated singer, creator, and producer. Everyone from Billy Joel, Diana Ross, and Celine Dion to Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Post Malone has recorded his music. Billy Joel's new single, which Wexler co-wrote and produced, along with... read full bio
American actor, mixed martial artist, and former professional wrestler Quinton Ramone "Rampage" Jackson most recently competed in the Bellator MMA. He unified the Pride Middleweight Championship title and was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. During his time with Pride FC, Jackson rose to fame in Japan thanks to his wild demeanor and brutal fighting style. After joining the UFC,... read full bio
Tanya Sam works as the Director of Partnerships at TechSquare Labs, a venture capital fund and hub for technology startups. Over 30 businesses that TechSquare Labs has invested in have raised over $300 million in venture capital and made over $100 million in revenue. Tanya has a strong desire to open doors for more minorities and women to enter the... read full bio
The instant New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms, written by Emmy Award-winning journalist and renowned TED speaker Suleika Jaouad, describes her journey of self-discovery and healing following her diagnosis of leukemia at the age of twenty-two, when she was told she had only a 35% chance of survival. Jaouad was eager to embark on her next adventure after graduating... read full bio
Thai Nguyen is a well-known fashion designer and creative director who has starred in Netflix's Second Chance Dresses NYC and the Say I Do television series. As one of the few Vietnamese American designers working in the fashion industry today, Thai established his own label and is still a major player in the field. Thai was raised in South Vietnam, where... read full bio
After switching to a plant-based diet, Joanne Molinaro, who is well-known to millions as "The Korean Vegan," started her blog with the same name. Her goal to "veganize" her favorite Korean meals as a personal motivational tool to stay connected to her family and culture swiftly expanded into something much more. She set up accounts on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram... read full bio
At the intersection of global economics, politics, and innovation is Bruno Le Maire, the former French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. Le Maire, a key figure in shaping Europe's economic strategy, combines a deep knowledge of international trade, fiscal policy, and digital sovereignty to offer practical advice to today's business executives. Le Maire is a sought-after speaker... read full bio
Daugherty had a great NBA career before entering the racing scene. After a stellar undergraduate career with the North Carolina Tar Heels under famous coach Dean Smith, Daugherty was a five-time NBA All-Star and a former No. 1 overall pick of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Daugherty is currently a co-owner of Hyak Motorsports, the team that won the 2023 Daytona 500... read full bio
As the first female NFL coach, Dr. Jen Welter is a groundbreaking figure in athletics, known for breaking glass ceilings. She has a strong desire to lead and uses her extensive experiences both on and off the field to provide engaging keynote speeches that inspire audiences to push limits and rethink what is thought to be possible. Dr. Welter, the best-selling... read full bio
